Cantabria, Spain
Escalante
Escalante is a village in Cantabria, Spain, close to the sea. It has a population of about 716 (2025). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now15°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population716
Local time07:35
43.44° N, 3.51° WElevation 7 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code39795October: high / low20° / 12°
Rain this month142mm
Sea this month18°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Escalante at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:38 · 19:2010 h 42 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous90% · Moonrise 17:48Next holiday7 DecemberConstitution DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month25°C
Average high in August
Coolest month6°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
149 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
62 mm of rain
Warmest sea22°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
4 of them World Heritage
Weather in Escalante
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
15°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 47 km/h · humidity 65%
Today23 Oct18°11°6.6 mm
Sat24 Oct18°10°1.5 mm
Sun25 Oct22°12°
Mon26 Oct22°12°
Tue27 Oct22°13°
Wed28 Oct19°15°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct21°10°
Fri30 Oct24°12°
Sat31 Oct24°13°
When to go to Escalante
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 37 | 39 | 50 | 57 | 68 | 76 | 79 | 80 | 78 | 67 | 51 | 40 |
| High | 13° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 23° | 20° | 16° | 14° |
| Low | 6° | 6° | 7° | 9° | 11° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 14° | 12° | 9° | 7° |
| Rain (mm) | 149 | 120 | 118 | 130 | 98 | 68 | 62 | 81 | 96 | 142 | 189 | 156 |
| Wet days | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 14 |
| Sea | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 15° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 21° | 18° | 16° | 14° |
What's on in Escalante
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Escalante
2.5 km
Santoña, Victoria and Joyel Marshes Natural ParkBuilt 2006
2.1 km
Convent of Padres Capuchinos, Montehano
2.7 km
Casona de Juan Valle Rozadilla
2.8 km
Palace and chapel of Rugama
UNESCO5.1 km
Church of Santa María del Puerto, Santoña
5.1 km
Palacio del Marqués de AlbaicínMuseum4.7 km
Museo de campanas Portilla - MerueloMuseum5.7 km
Observatorio del ArteOutdoors around Escalante
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Noja GolfGolf courses
0.1 kmMirador de las MarismasViewpoints
0.4 kmVía ferrata El RiscoClimbing
0.8 kmCamping Playa JoyelCamp sites
1.4 kmCamping Los MolinosCamp sites
1.5 kmMirador del GromoViewpoints
1.5 kmNature around Escalante
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Escalante
Earthquakes around Escalante
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Escalante
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Carramiguel0.7 kmLa Cagioja1.3 kmBárcena de Cicero1.7 kmAncillo2.3 kmHano2.5 kmSantiuste2.7 kmArgoños3 kmBarrio El Bao3.2 kmBarrio de la Fragua3.3 kmBarrio de Paderme3.3 kmBarrio de Rivaplumo3.4 kmBarrio La Iglesia3.4 kmBarrio de Sollagua3.4 kmBarrio de Pomares3.5 kmBarrio de La Via3.6 kmPiedrahita3.7 kmBarrio de las Mazuecas3.7 kmAmbrosero3.7 kmElguera3.9 kmCastillo4 kmBarrio de San Pelayo4 kmCicero4.1 kmCabanzo4.2 kmSan Mamés de Meruelo4.3 kmBarrio de La Rueda4.3 kmLaRota-Fonegra4.4 kmMonte Miravalles4.4 kmSantoña4.6 kmTrengandín4.9 kmMoncalián4.9 kmEl Dueso5.2 kmPalacio5.3 kmAdal5.5 kmSoano5.7 kmRiz5.7 kmBeranga5.8 kmNoja5.9 kmTreto5.9 kmMazoba6.1 kmArnuero6.4 kmColindres6.6 kmMeruelo6.7 kmSan Bartolomé de Meruelo6.7 kmNates6.7 kmRíolastras6.7 kmQuejo7.2 kmPraves7.5 kmLa Pesquera7.6 kmHazas de Cesto7.6 kmSantolaja7.7 kmLlánez7.8 kmIsla7.8 kmBareyo7.8 kmRada7.9 kmTobes8.2 kmLaredo8.4 kmCarasa8.4 kmSolórzano8.5 kmFresnedo9.1 kmSan Mamés de Aras9.2 kmBádames9.2 kmAjo9.2 kmSecadura9.3 kmLas Cárcobas9.6 kmCostamar9.6 kmAngustina9.6 kmValmejor9.9 kmSeña10 kmGüemes10 kmTarrueza10 kmGarzón10 kmSan Pantaleón de Aras10 kmLas Pilas10 kmRibas10 kmLiermo11 kmRegolfo11 kmEl Portillo11 kmBueras11 kmLimpias11 kmNoval11 km
Escalante from above
Around Escalante36 places to see, do and reach nearby
Miera RiverNature19 kmLa Garma cave complexNature12 kmTorca del CarlistaNature22 kmCave del ValleNature17 kmCueva de CovalanasNature22 kmLa SalvéNature6.7 kmPlaya de BerriaNature5.1 kmPlaya de CuberrisNature11 kmCastro ValneraMountain35 kmPeña RocíasMountain21 kmBalgerriMountain33 kmMaza del PandoMountain33 kmKolitza (mountain)Mountain34 kmBetaioMountain29 kmSantoña, Victoria and Joyel Marshes Natural ParkMonument2.5 kmConvent of Padres Capuchinos, MontehanoMonument2.1 kmCasona de Juan Valle RozadillaMonument2.7 kmPalace and chapel of RugamaMonument2.8 kmChurch of Santa María del Puerto, SantoñaMonument5.0 kmPalacio del Marqués de AlbaicínMonument5.1 kmChurch of Santa María de la Asunción, LaredoMonument8.7 kmChurch of San Pedro de RucobaMonument11 kmMuseo de campanas Portilla - MerueloMuseum4.7 kmObservatorio del ArteMuseum5.7 kmMuseo etnográfico "Ángel Pontón Liermo"Museum13 kmGamaStation1.8 kmCiceroStation2.9 kmBerangaStation5.7 kmEmbarcadero de SantoñaFerry port4.7 kmEmbarcadero de LaredoFerry port4.9 kmSantanderPlace24 kmCastro UrdialesPlace24 kmSantoñaPlace4.6 kmColindresPlace6.6 kmEntrambasaguasPlace15 kmBárcena de CiceroPlace1.7 km
Postal code
39795
Getting to Escalante
Seve Ballesteros-Santander AirportSDR
25 kmBilbao AirportBIO
51 kmVitoria AirportVIT
89 kmGamaRailway station
1.8 kmCiceroRailway station
2.9 kmBerangaRailway station
5.7 kmEmbarcadero de SantoñaEmbarcadero de Laredo
4.7 kmEmbarcadero de LaredoEmbarcadero de Santoña
4.9 kmPlaces near Escalante
Places with a climate like Escalante
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Escalante?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Escalante.
What is the hottest month in Escalante?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Escalante?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Escalante?
January is the wettest month with about 149 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Escalante?
The sea is warmest in August at about 22°C and coolest in February at about 13°C.
What is the postal code of Escalante?
The postal code of Escalante is 39795.